Jarred Brooks Submits Gustavo Balart To Win ONE Interim Strawweight MMA World Title
August 3, 2024 – Bangkok, Thailand: ONE Championship™ (ONE), the world’s largest martial arts organization, electrified the iconic Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, with ONE Fight Night 24: Brooks vs. Balart.
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In the main event, #1-ranked contender Jarred “The Monkey God” Brooks overcame a spirited effort from #3-ranked Gustavo “El Gladiador” Balart to capture the ONE Interim Strawweight MMA World Championship.
The American star wasted no time from the opening bell, shooting immediately for a takedown against the Cuban Olympian. The former undisputed divisional king was relentless in his grappling offensive, grinding until he was able to take Balart down and secure his back.
From there, “The Monkey God” sealed the victory, locking in a rear-naked choke to force the tap with just 21 seconds left in the first round. Next, he can look forward to a World Title unification matchup with reigning king Joshua “The Passion” Pacio.
In the co-main event, Mayssa Bastos defeated Danielle Kelly in an exhilarating encounter to claim the ONE Women’s Atomweight Submission Grappling World Title.
Kelly was aggressive to begin the exchanges, attacking explosively with head snaps while actively pursuing the takedown. The American also defended well against Bastos’ signature berimbolo.
However, the decorated Brazilian star quickly adjusted to Kelly’s pace and was able to turn the tide by mid-bout. It was all Bastos from that point, as she advanced with a torrent of leg-lock and kneebar attempts.
The battle continued fiercely until the final moments, with Bastos increasing her aggression in the closing moments. After time expired, all three judges scored the bout in favor of Bastos to win by unanimous decision.
See complete results below. For all remaining bout reports, please visit www.onefc.com.
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ONE Fight Night 24: Brooks vs. Balart Complete Results
Jarred Brooks defeats Gustavo Balart via submission (rear-naked choke) at 4:39 of round one to win the ONE Interim Strawweight MMA World Title
Mayssa Bastos defeats Danielle Kelly via unanimous decision to win the ONE Atomweight Submission Grappling World Title
Nabil Anane defeats Felipe Lobo via unanimous decision (Muay Thai – bantamweight)
Nakrob defeats Dedduanglek via unanimous decision (Muay Thai – catchweight 139.00 lbs)
Shamil Gasanov defeats Aaron Canarte via unanimous decision (MMA – featherweight)
Dimitrii Kovtun defeats Ferrari via unanimous decision (Muay Thai – catchweight 145.50 lbs)
Elias Mahmoudi defeats Taiki Naito via KO (spinning back fist) at 2:56 of round three (Kickboxing – flyweight)
Keito Yamakita defeats Yosuke Saruta via split decision (MMA – strawweight)
Rambolek defeats Craig Coakley via unanimous decision (Muay Thai – catchweight 151.50 lbs)
Enkh-Orgil Baatarkhuu defeats Carlo Bumina-ang via submission (arm-triangle choke) at 4:59 of round three (MMA – bantamweight)
Aliff defeats Zakaria El Jamari via KO (body shot) at 1:37 of round one (Muay Thai – catchweight 132.75 lbs)
Amy Pirnie defeats Yu Yau Pui via KO (left hook) at 0:49 of round one (Muay Thai – atomweight)
